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October 1, 2026

North Yorkshire: Household Waste Recycling Centres have changed to winter hours


NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL.

From today, all of our Household Waste Recycling Centres have changed to their winter opening hours of 8:30am to 4pm.

They're open every day except Wednesdays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Find out more about your local centre at www.northyorks.gov.uk/.../find-your-local.

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Bovington: Nursery school job vacancy - Deputy manager

 

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Wimbish: Military Wives Choir is recruiting


If you would like to come along then just turn up on the night, every Monday 7-9pm

Information provided by East HIVE Hub




Colchester: Military Wives Choir is now recruiting


If you would like to come along then just turn up on the night, every Tues 7-9pm

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West Midlands: Mission Motorsport - Veterans' Karting Championship - 6 October in Birmingham


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Shropshire - Serving Families: On the Move project



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Bovington: Job vacancies and apprentice positions at Bovington Nursery

 


Exciting opportunities have arisen for you to come and join our setting. We are a large nursery with around 130 children on register and a team of anything up to 35 staff. We are a huge building with 5 separate rooms, all have their own outside play area. We are extremely passionate about the children’s well-being and follow the Incredible Beginnings framework. We have an amazing reputation within the local area and are well known for building good relationships with our families. As a staff member you will receive an excellent rate of pay, 50% staff discount for childcare fees at the setting. Training opportunities are always there for you to develop your knowledge in anyway. Regular nursery and room meetings are held where we work together as a team to build on our practice

Room leader

Early Years qualification of Level 3 or above is required, along with first aid, safeguarding, food hygiene and a knowledge of the Incredible Beginnings an advantage. Previous supervisory experience is essential with working knowledge of 1-2 year olds. The contract is for 40 hours a week all year round. You will be responsible for 30+ children and a team of around 10 staff. This is a vital role within our setting and the right person will be able to use all their knowledge and experience to build on the already solid foundation set.

Nursery Practitioner


Early Years qualification of Level 2 or above is required, first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene an advantage. The contract is term time only, with 15 hours a week and the opportunity for extra hours.

Nursery Apprentice


We have the availability to take on two more apprentices. The role will give you a good start with your childcare career.

Email office@bovingtonnursery.co.uk for an application form for any vacancy.

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Bovington: Memorial Hall Christmas market - stall holders wanted (event takes place Sat 28th Nov)


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Bovington: Tank museum 'On Track' event - Thurs 8th Oct

Credit: Tankmuseum

On-Track is FREE to attend, and FREE to exhibit. It offers valuable insights on mental and physical health, signposting toward useful communities and organisations that can support the armed forces community, networking opportunities with like-minded organisations, and a Q&A session to address your questions.

The UK Armed Forces community includes:
  • Serving Personnel: Regular and reserve members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army, and Royal Air Force.
  • Veterans: Anyone who has served for at least one day in the Regular or Reserve Armed Forces.
  • Families: Spouses, civil partners, children, and dependent relatives of serving personnel or veterans.
  • The Bereaved: The immediate family members and dependents of Service personnel and veterans who have died, regardless of whether the death was connected to their Service.
  • Cadet Force Adult Volunteers & Merchant Navy: Adults who volunteer for cadet forces and members of the Merchant Navy who served on commercial vessels in support of legally defined UK military operations
For more information about the event and to register click HERE

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Dorset: Wool CE primary school open morning Thurs 8th Oct for children starting school Sept 2027

 


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